Director, Retail Jobs

Explore Director, Retail opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape store performance, customer experience, and business growth. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including retail leadership roles across operations, merchandising, sales, and multi-location management.

What Does a Retail Director Do?

Retail directors guide strategy and execution across stores, regions, or business functions. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include setting operating goals, managing budgets and performance metrics, developing leaders, improving customer experience, and partnering with merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and finance teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek substantial retail leadership experience, a record of achieving sales and operational targets, and the ability to lead teams through change. Valuable strengths include financial planning, workforce development, inventory and merchandising insight, data-driven decision-making, and clear communication with senior stakeholders.

Explore Retail Leadership Opportunities

Director-level retail roles vary by company size, channel, and area of responsibility. Search opportunities that match your experience and career goals, and review each listing for details about scope, qualifications, location, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$195K - $215K *

Elevate supply chain strategy by leading governance, analytics, and transformation initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance service levels, cost efficiency, and operational excelle...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$195K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading supply chain strategy and transformation initiatives. Drive analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance service levels and operational e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $135K *

Empower growth by leading enterprise demand forecasting, aligning cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and enhance service excellence. Drive strategic insights and influence decision-making to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by managing project materials and enhancing customer relationships. Shape logistics processes to optimize efficiency and profit goals while collaborating closely with team me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Elevate our eCommerce strategy by leading growth initiatives across Amazon and key platforms. Drive profitability, inspire teams, and enhance brand visibility while fostering partnerships and operatio...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive supply chain excellence by leading teams, optimizing inventory, and enhancing supplier relationships to meet production and customer demands effectively...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $260K *

Transform enterprise ecosystems by leading product strategy for Direct Imports and Cross Border. Drive modernization, connect business and technology, and enhance global commerce capabilities through...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of global commerce by leading product strategy and modernization efforts across complex sourcing and logistics ecosystems, driving enterprise transformation and delivering measurable...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $230K *

Optimize media strategies by leading a dynamic team, driving client success, and navigating complex marketplace dynamics. Leverage extensive media buying experience to enhance performance across diver...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $230K *

Transform the digital landscape by driving innovative media strategies that enhance performance and deliver measurable business outcomes across diverse channels. Collaborate with experts to shape the...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team in data modeling and analytics, driving impactful BI solutions that translate business needs into strategic insights. Foster collaboration across functions to e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to design and stabilize a high-volume reverse logistics operation, leading cross-functional teams and 3PL partners to enhance efficiency and accountability. This role involves strategi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career forward by identifying growth opportunities and crafting data-driven recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate ideas and present findings to senior leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading product strategy and vision for a dynamic portfolio. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive impactful projects, ensuring alignment with customer needs and long...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $210K *

Shape strategic partnerships by enhancing existing relationships and developing new ones. Collaborate across teams to drive business results and optimize fintech programs, while providing thought lead...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, driving partnerships and programs that enhance carrier and fintech collaborations. Shape the future of our marketplace by optimizing existing relationships a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$220K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading equity accounting and compliance efforts. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring sound practices in stock-based compensation and equity matters while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by owning and optimizing retention strategies, lifecycle journeys, and multi-channel communications. Lead a team to enhance patient satisfaction and drive measurable resu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex market data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth and enhance forecasting accuracy within a dynamic medical device organization, partnering with cr...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to strategic growth by managing key distribution partnerships, executing channel strategies, and driving revenue across North America. Collaborate with sales and product teams to identify o...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of revenue finance by leading forecasting, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial insights and drive process improvements while mentorin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $242K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement throughout...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Champion the development and execution of a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement throughout t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in Change Management, driving strategy and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful transitions and adoption of initiatives, l...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement throughout the d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Retail do?question toggle

    A Director of Retail leads strategy and performance for stores, regions, or retail functions. The role may cover sales, operations, customer experience, budgeting, merchandising, and team development.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Retail jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for extensive retail management experience, a history of meeting business goals, and strengths in leadership, financial and operational planning, and performance analysis. Specific requirements vary by position.

  • How much do Director, Retail jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders specializes in vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director, Retail jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director, Retail openings and related retail leadership roles. Review listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.